Diversified Tech - Emergency Services | Full Time | Days

Singing River Health System • Ocean Springs, MS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diversified Technician provides basic nursing care, including personal and restorative care, according to predefined guidelines and a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse. The work is performed under the Registered Nurse’s direct supervision and in accordance with CDC infection-control guidelines and Singing River Health System’s Department of Nursing Plan for Provision of Care, Treatment and Services. The technician also functions as a member of the nursing unit team by performing routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.

The position is at Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital in Emergency Services. The scheduled shift is 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on days, with work every other weekend. The role may require schedule changes based on hospital needs, including changes to off days, shifts, or weekends. The technician reports to the Patient Care Coordinator and has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent; hospital or healthcare experience and/or on-the-job training may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
• Must complete and maintain BCLS certification upon hire and/or transfer.
• Must complete the appropriate level of de-escalation training by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
• Proficient computer and office technology skills, including keyboard proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, customer-service skills, and professional etiquette.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, and maintain collaborative, respectful working relationships.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods and work schedules assigned according to hospital needs.
• Ability to perceive sound at normal speaking levels and make fine sound discriminations; close visual acuity and ability to shift focus between a computer monitor and nearby printed material.
• Ability to perform frequent movement and negligible-force lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling, including moving the human body; tolerate exposure to body fluids, sputum, and tissues that may carry infectious-disease hazards.
• Ability to perform repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements while using standard office equipment.
• Emotional stability conducive to working under high stress and keen assessment and decision-making abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) program.
• Certified in Mississippi as a Nursing Assistant.
• Nursing Assistant experience.
• Experience working in an Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care, including personal and restorative care, according to established guidelines and the Registered Nurse’s plan of care.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow CDC infection-control guidelines and the health system’s nursing care plan.
• Perform routine clerical and receptionist duties as designated by the Nurse Manager, Patient Care Coordinator, or Registered Nurse.
• Apply appropriate professional skills and clinical judgment when caring for patients of all ages.
• Use a computer and office technology, including telephone, fax, MS Outlook, and Word.
• Work assigned schedules, including every other weekend, with possible changes according to hospital needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED